FARMING & COMMERCIAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 227, 19 June 1919, Page 8

FARMING & COMMERCIAL

NEWS AND NOTES (

AUCTION SALES

j ..r'".'■■. '.'rWBTHOOMING FIXTUBEB, I '.V..;-. ..■ ■;,... to-day. i --i^w . Grounds, Palmereton North, 9 a.m. ; " ■—Sale"::of pedigree stock lAeaociated ■■■■: Auotionoers), i .Lower.. Hutt, 1 p.m.—Furniture ,salo.(E. Si '■ Johnston and Oo.). ..' ' .-•■'.. 1 laranaM Stieet Wharf, Wellington, 2 p.m. i ■ • ' -Timber sale (G. Thomaa and Coj. ! Oddfellows' Hall, 205 Lambton Quay, Wel- ■ ■ ■■ lington, 2JO p.m.-Sale of city and au- : ':.".. bniban properties (Longmore and Ool). • ". . .;. TO-MORHOW; ; • ■ ' i United Farmers' Building, Lambton Qyay, [■ . .Wellington, 10 a.m.—Sale of timber and i ".",'. .'corrugated iron (E. Johnston- and Co.). I 'Napier Itoad, Palmerston North, 12 noon.— ! '"•■' Pedigree'cattle Bale IDalgety and (K, i ""and N.Z. Loan.Co.). ! 'ISI Lambton Quay, Wellington, 1 p.m.— ! "' TJriolalmed oargo sale (E. Johnston and ! ■■• ■ oo.). ■ ■ ■ -'• ■ ■■■■-■ . I- U and 45 Manners- Street, 2 p.m.—Purnii . tare aalo (Radford and Co.)» •

! NATIONAL DAIRY r - show.;, i ,;_■„. ~;..' .•■•.'■ I SECOND DAY ■ j.--. ■ • . . ■ ~ ! <300 D ATTENDANCE OF THE PUBLIC I. ■• •■ •• ■•;: ■;■". ■;, I FURTHER AWARDS I ■ ' ■ . ' _£ . . ■; -. ■ f '.' ' - -' j • (By Telegraph.-Speoial Heport«r.) I •' Palmerston North, June 18. !. .The seventeenth.annual.National Dairy \ Show of the Manawatu and West Coast J iAgrioultunal and Pastoral Association was j continued to-day in beautiful weather. i In the afternoon there were some thoui. sands of people present, the principal : attraction being tho annual football i . matoh between To Auto and Wanganui I .Colleges. ' . - ' i General admiration, was expressed at ! the quality of tho ;exhibits in the show, i. ; and throughout the day the machinery , ihail, where all manner of labour-saving ; 'niaohinea are working, was well pat ; -rpnised.. ,■••■ ... I '■■ ; The > Manawatu Poultry Association's j .ehow'attracted a good deal of attention/ : *nd. Boine'Very fine'fancy and 'utility ; ibirds'were on view. In the purebred cattle [ ■ division, there were some beautiful beasts' J on show, , and tho.*quality of the cattle j .was', favourably commented upon.' j The show will be open again, to-day, . .when the sheepdog trials and a pedigree I cattle sale, will take place. ■* \ ~ ' ■ CATTLE AWARDS, \ ■.;,: THE. PUREBRED DiyiSlONj . i Shorthorn bull, calved Bince, July ; 1,; 1918—William Taylor (Te Awamuhi), ! itfaikato Ruby's Barriugton, L ... : ';."• Shorthorn bull, calved since ■ July.l, 1917— W. F. Jacob (Kiwitea), Te Maratna ! Prinoe Buttercup 11, ,1; ••■i're.d , -Daviee ; • jflKoputaroa),-Tak.ipau Pathfinder V, 2: ; " Jersey'bull, calved since July 1,• 191(5— ; "E. B, Eagle (Carterton), Sky. Pilot, 1. J Jersey bull,-calved since July 1, 1917— ■ Cluny tstud i'arm, 1; F. S. M'itee (Palm-: i erston North), 2; S. E. Wprboys (Wood- ;' [rille), 3. ' . ! Jereey bull, calved since July 1, 1918— ' P. S. M'Kae (Palmerstou North), Ngata i Mere, 1; IV.S. M'Eae (Kopo), 2; G. Hae ; M'lCenzie (Ciydendale Carnarvon), 3. i Friesian bull, calved since July 1, 1917 ' —Cluny's Stud Farm, 1; J. E. H. Dobi Bon (Okoroire, Springs), 2; James Hart !'■ tfUuniati). 'J. . ' ; I ."Friesian bull, calved since July 1, 1918 I r-Cluny Friesian Farm Co. (Wellington), ; eiuny Domino, 1; Whewell Bros. (Wai-J ! ikato),, 2';'. Gluiiy Friesian Farm Co., 3. . ': " Milking,. Shorthorn bull, calved'since i Julyl, 1917—James Parkinson (Opotiki), I. GJBm, I;'E. Law (Shtinnon)j' 2; James •: Smith (Dannevirke), 3. '■" , ■■■ i Milkiiig, Shorthorn bull," calved since i July 1, 1918— K. V. Brown'(Levin), W«i- ---; mea Pasha,'l; James Parkinson (Opo- ; tiki), 2; John Fisher (Cambridge), 3. : - -- THE PRIZE LIST j . ADDITIONAL FKUIT RESULTS! [ V.Pi'ye Lord Woleeley applee-rßoys' i Training Farm (Stoke), 1; Bisley Bros,, ! (Nelson),.2j.Boys' Training Farm (Stoke),' :-. 8. Five Jonathan apples—Bisley Bros. I (Nelson], l'and 2/F. G. Duncan (Etti nek),. 3, .Fiye Red Winter Peannain or i Stark" apples—James dishing (West ! Clive),, lj F.'Peters (W'aipawa), 2. Five i •Northern. .Spy apples—F. Petere (Wai- ! i>awa);-I;'C.:D. Pike (Havelock North),. ! 2,. ..Five Reinette du Canada apples— I Boys' Training Farm (Stoke), 1 and 2; f P. Peters (Waipawo), 3. Five Alfriston J apples—James Cushing (West Olive), lj I F. Peters -(Waipawa), 2 and- 3. Five. i Dougherty apples—James Cushing OVest ; ' Glive), 1; Greytown Fruitgrowing Co., 2j •Bisley. Bros. (Nelson), 3. Five Ohinemurl ! apples—Bisley Bros. (Nelson). 1 and.2; I Jame3 Cushing (West Clive), 3. Ballarat I Seedling apples—James Cushing (West ! Clive),' 1' and 2; D. M'Culloch i -(fiavelock" North), 3. Rome Beauty— I ■'Tames Cu'sWng ' (West. Clive),- • 4; ! (Nelson), ...2;. F. i -IfeteK' .(Waipawa) and li. Turner (Dune- ' 2m)',' 3.""Shepherds' Perfection—James J "(mshltig. ( (West Clive), 1. Delicious—Bisi Jey.'.Bros". , (Nelson), 1; James Cushing ! -(WestCiive), 2; James Cushing and F. I -Of."Duncan (Ettrick), 3. Dessert—Bisley i Bros. (Nelson), 1 nnd 2; F. Peters (Wai- ! pawa), 3. Cooking—Bisloy Bros. (Nel- ■■ Bon), 1; James Cusliing (West Olive), 2; ■ F.Peters (Waipawa), 3. )3est collection 1 cooking apples—James Cushing (West ; Clive), 1; Bisley Bros. (Nelson), 2; F. : Peters (Waipawa), 3. Stunner Pippin— i Greytown Fruitgrowing Co., Ltd,' 1 and. 1.2; D.i M:Cu!loch (ILivelook' North), 3. j ■ .Delicious—Bisley Broi (Nol- ; peon), I;'Greytown Fruitgrowing Co., 2. \ '-Half-case Jonathans— Greytown Fruit- • growing Co., Ltd., 1; Bisley Bros.' (Nel- ! .eon),' 2. Half-case Dougherty apples— i Greytown Fruitgrowing C 0. ,, 1; Boys' ' Training (Stoke), 2. Half-case i Ohinemuri apples—Bisloy Bros. (Nelspn), !■ 1. Half-enso Northern Spy apples—F. ; Peters (Waipawa), 1..-'.Half-base-Reinette- ! du Canada appWs— F. P'eters (AVaipawa), ;' I; Boys' Training Farm (Stoke), 2. Hiilf- ! case, Rome Beauty apples—ll. M. Thomp- ; son (Pakowhai), 1; D. M'Culloch (Havelock North), 2; D. M'Culloch and Bisley' ! Bros. (Nelson), each 3. Ono case A.0.V., ■ Dessert apples—Boys' Training Farm ; (Stoke), 1; F. Peters (Waipawa),2. Case. .: A.O.V. cooking apples—Boys'- ■ Training i Farm (Stoke), 1 and 2; Bisley. Bros. (Neli son), 3. Best collection' pears—D. JJ'Culj loch (ITavelock North), 1 and' 2; C: D. ( Piko (Havelock North), 3; Dessert ; pears—F. Peters (Wnipawa), 1; C. D. , Pike (Havelock North), 2; D. M'Culloch i (Havelock North), 3. Cooking pears—D. I M'Culloch (Havelock North), 1; C. D. ; Pike (Havelock North), 2; F. Peters (Waipawa), 3. • Lemons—James Cushing (West Clive), 1 ; B. B. Zurcher (Longburn), 2. Wnlnuts—James Gushing (West : Clive), 1; F. Peters (Waipawa), 2;' D. : M'Culloch (Hnvelock North), 3. ' 1 ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL DIVISION HOME INDUSTRIES. ' Hen eggs—Mrs. B. Sorensen(Awapuni)1. Best loaf home-made white bread— I Mrs. M. Zurcher (Longburn), 1 and 2. : Best loaf home-made brown bread —Miss : L. Ixivelock (Newl)ii ry), 1. Best two : loaves white bread (not made in brick ■ oven), made with M'Gill's Primroso \ brand of flour—Miss L. Lovelock (Nc«'1 bury), I; Mrs. M. J. Squires (Bunny- ! thprpe), 2. Best plum pudding—Mies M. ; Ayers (Palmerston North), 1. Best home- ! made seed cake—Mrs. F. R. Thornley j (Palmerston North), 2. Best home-mado ! fruit cake—Mrs. M. K. Vott (Palmerslon 1 North). I; Mrs. F. R, Thornley (Palmer- ■ ston North), 2. Best sponge enke— ! Mrs. M. A. Le Grange (PnJmerslon :' North), 1.; Mrs. A. Ashcroft (Palmerston : North), i. Best Madeira : cako—Miss J. p Balsillio (Kniransa), 1; Mrs. M. K. Vott i (PalmMYiton North), 2. Best family.cake \ -Mrs; M. K. Vott (Palmerston North). i -1; Mrs. A. B. Wilton (Bu.nnythorpe), 2. ,; Best iced cako—Mrs. 11. Fowler (Pal- | ■ merston North), 1. Sponge sandwich— • Miss J. Balsillie (Kairanga), 1; Misg I.

Sorenson (Awapuni), 2. Best plate homemade plain totfue— Miss K. Hughes (Pnlmerstori North) 1; Mrs. A. Watson (Palmerston North)) 2. Bost pinto homemade fruit feittee— Mrs. A. Watson (Pal-infc-ston North), 1. Best plate any other single variety home-mado sweets—Sirs. Jl.. Zurcher (Lbngburn), 1; Miss Fowler (Pnlmerston North), 2. Best collection fancy cakes—Mrs. A. Hyndman (Palmerston North), 1 and 2. Best homemade gingerbread-Mrs. M. K. Vott (Palmereton North), 1; Miss M. Hanson (Buunylhorpo), li Best applepie—Mre. H. Fowlor (Palmereton North), 1; Miss B. Jamieson (Palmerston North), .'2. Best plate gems—Mrs. M. A. Lo Grange (Palhierston North), 1; Mis. V. Rogers (Palmerstou North), 2. Best home-made ■iwortbrwid—Miss F. Whitehead' (Palinerstoii.'North), 1; Mrs. J. Aehdown {Glen. ■ Oroua). 2. Best ek jam tarts— Mrs. H. Pbwler (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. M. Zurcher (Longburn), 2. Bost crgarn puffs—Mrs. V. Rogers (Palmerston' North), 1; Mrs. J. Ashdown (Glen 1 Oroua), 2. Sausage rolls—Miss B. Jamieeon'(Palmerston North), lj Mm. H. Fowler (Palmerston North); 2. Jam roll -Mrs. M. K..Vott (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. Loyal Smith (Mangatainoka), 2. Pastry—Mrs. Loyal Smith (Mangatai-. noka), 1. Scones—Mrs. E., Furlong (Linton), 1; Mrs. M. K\ Vott (Palmorston North), 2. Scones, oven, without butter, cream, or lard—Mrs. M. K. Vott (Palmeraton North), 1; Mrs. E. A. Taylor (Palmerston North), 2. Oven sconce— Mrs. E. ■A. Taylor (Palmoraton North), li'Mre. A. Ashcroft (Palmerston North), 2. -Potatoes, 'boiled in skins—Mrs. J. Bftlsillie (Kairanga), 1; Miss K. Hugbea (Palmerston North), 2.

Classes.for Girls under 16. Soones—Mise •, M. Vott (Palmerslon North), I; Miss Mona Jordan (Palmerslon North), 2. Jam tarts-Miss',M. Volt (Palmerston North), 1. Sausage rollsMies Moim. Jordan (Palmerston North), 1; Miss M. Vott (Palmerston North), 2. Sponge sandwich—Miss M. M. Sutherland (Masterton), 1; Miss M. Vott (Palmerston North), 2. Preserves and' Pickles, Jam-Mrs. A. Wsteon (Palmerston North), 1;/ Miss A. Ross (Palmerston North), 2. Jellies-Miss A. Ross Palmerstou North). 1. Marmalade, other than lemon—Mrs. M. A. Le Grange (Palmerston North), 1. Tomato sauce—Mrs. E. Furlong (Linton), 1; Mrs. H. Clapham (Palmerston North), 2. A.O.V. sauce—Miss A. Ross-(Palmerslon North), 1; Mrs. C. A. Cave (Cambridge), ■ 2. .Piokles-Miss A. Ross (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. C. A. Cave (Cambridge), '£. . Chutney—Mrs. H. Gillies (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. M. Zurcher (Longburn), 2. Potted meat—Miss A. Rom (Palmereton North), 1 and 2. BrawnMrs. M.-Zurcher (Longburn), 1 j.nd 2; Mrs. A. Watson (Palmereton North) 3. Three bottles of fruit-4lrs. C. A. Cave (Cambridge), 1; Miss A. Ross (Palmerston North), 2; Mrs." O. Monrad (Palmorston North), 3. Four bottlee of fru.it —Mrs. C. A. Cave (Cambridge), 1; Miss A. Ross (Palmereton North), 2; Mrs. A. Watson (Palmerston North), 3. Six bottles fruit-Mrs. C. A; Cave (Cambridge),, 1;. Miss A. Ross'(Palmerston North), 2; Mrs. A. E. fiutton (Palmerston North), 3. Two bottles fruit T Mrs. {'. A. Cave (Cambridge), 1;- Mrs. O. Monrad (Palmerston North), 2; Miss A. Ross (Palmerston North), 3. Twohottle9 tomatoes—Misa A. Rose (Palmerston North), 1; Mre. M. Zurcher (Longburn), 2. Three bottles home-made wine—Mr?. A. Watson (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. A. A. M'Dowall (Raumai). 2; Mrs..l?. B. Krivan (Palmerston North), 3. Preserved French or runner beans—Mrs. R, B. .Krivau (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. 3. A. M'Crea-(Palmerston North), 2.

ART AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK ■■■ ; - FOR AMATEURS - .-; Best-worked cushion, ■ mounted—Pte. G. Austin. (Rotorua); 1; Miss V.-Churclier (Feilding), 2.' Fancy work—Mrs. K. E. Liggihs (Oroua Downs), 1; Mrs. Mary Anderson: (Huiroa), 2. Shaded embroidepy/in silk—Pte. G. Austin (Rotorua), 1; Miss V. Churclier (Feilding), 2. 'Infants woollen jacket, knitted—Mrs. E. M. Hayward (Keiranga), 1; Miss Frances O'Doii. noil (Wellington), 2. AVorkbag-Miss E. Hay ward (Kairanga), 1; Miss Macphei , - son (Hawera), 2. -Needle painting, in shaded silk—Mrs. V. Gavin (Takapau), lj Miss Mary Cavanagh (Masterton), 2. Eyelet hole embroidered camisole—Mrs. E. M. Hales' (.Wellington), 1; Miss M. Murdoch (Feilding), 2. 'Table centre, openwork and solid combined—Mrs. 0. Monrad (Palmerston North), 1;- Miss ■Mary Cavanagh (Masterton), 2. Fine drawn-thread work—Miss J. M'Lean (Waipukurau), 1., Haad-made blouseMrs. D. Hamilton (Pnlmerston Nortli)," 1; Mies L. E.-Moore (Makuri),- 2. Appli(Wβ work, in colours—Miss V. Churcher (Feilding), 1; Mrs. L. E. M'Leavey (Whakaronga), 2.' Fancy needlework—Mrs. Mary Anderson .(Huiroa), 1; Miss I. Sor- | ensen (Awnpuni), 2j Mrs. L. .E. M'Leavey (Whakarouga), 3. Cotton crochetMrs. E. J. Parker (Hastings), 1; Miss K. Baunton (Opawa), 2 and 3. Infant's woollen jacket (crochet)— Miss M. Hoaley, (Feilding), 1; Mrs. J. Miller (Palmerston North), .2; Mrs. K. E. Lupins (Oroua Downs), 3. Pair hand-knitted socks—Mrs. E. Furlong (Linton), 1; Mrs. M. Gavin (Takapau), 2'and 3. Set of buttonholes—Mrs. Anne Patchet iPalmerston North). 1; Miss I. M'Lean tWnipukurau), 2; Mrs. G. F. Smith (Hamilton), 3. Plain sewing—Mrs. V. Scott (Wanganui),'l; Mrs. E. Shaw (Wairoa), 2; Miss Mary Leamy (Raumai). 3. PHOTOGRAPHY Landscape—J. W. Jones (Wellington), 2; J. S. Wearn (Christchurch), 3. Seascape or marine—A. S. Mitchell (Wellington) and J. D. Hay (Dunedin), each 2. Best photograph, portrait or figure study-J. W. Jomes (Wellington), 1; J. D. Hay (Dunedin), 2 and 3. Any study, for junior under 18—Victor Gerrniid (Palmeraton North), 2 and 3. Six photogrnps, any studies, for juniors under 18— Winnie Aitchison (Fernhill), 2 and 3.

FANCY,,POULTRY AND BUCK CLASSES . There was< a heavy list 'of entries in tlio fancy, poultry and duck classes, the principal winners in the various «;c----tions being as follow:—Old English uanie: J. Laurensoa (5), J. Joiuou (2), Oscar Anderson (6), \7. li). Lacy (i), John Read (3). Leghorns—American tjpo (single comb): John Urlich (2V; V. M. Porter (1), J. M'Kennic (1). ilamburgsi A. R, Rush (-t), 11. Madeley (2), G.-iau-der-(l). Orpingtons: W. T. ifioks (3), T. E. Conway (1), J. P. Horn (1). AVyaiidottesi W. Hall (7), T. E. Conway (2), John Uriich (2)/< H, Jμ Cudby Q), T. B. Holdaway (2), A. C. Aubrey (2), L. Burbery (1). Plymouth Rocks- AV. Hall (3), William CuUcn (3), John Urlioh (2). Rhode Island Rods: T. E. Conway (1), T. B. Holdaway (1); A.'C. Yelland (i),-J. Cunninghamo (2), S. Milligan (1), Telland and Jarvis (2), R. O. Jnrrett (I), Ai. F. Stent (1). lloudans: »Stowart and Landsperg (2). Campines: R. J. Cl'.a]iman (2), A. AV. AVhitehead (2). Tho cockerel exhibited by A. AV. Whitehead was held to bo tho North Island champion. Breeding pens: John Uliich (1). Selling classes: J. Cunmnghaino (!i), A. E. Drane (1). Bnntams (modern ganiu): G. AViiulebank (3), Arthur Law (2). Pekins: L. H. Cooper (2), J. (J). Ducks: Stewart and Lamlspecg (3), 11. M. Thompson (1), J. A. Coouley ('!), F. Thomson (3), John Driver (2), S. A. 11. Hartley (1), T. AV. Barnes (2). Alfred Bromley (1). In the utility poultry and duck ctaes the"leading winners were:—Miiiorrns: R. M'Wiiirter(2), Stewart and Landsperg (1), It. AVilde (1). Loghorns (single cumb): J. Beattie (2), T. Bruce (1), Gco. Webster (1), A. P. Listea (2), A. M. Atkins (1), E. E. Johnstou 1.1). Leghorns—American typo (single comb): John Ulrich (3), A. P Lister (1),-Stewart and Lnndsptrg (1). Orpingtons: AV. T. Hicks (1), Stewart and Landsperg (1), T. li. Conway (1), Walter Scott (1), C F. Purtoii (1). AVvari.lottes: T. K Conway (2). W. E. Or.luths (2). 1. AV. Holdaway (I),C. P. Robert (2), L. Burbery U), C. H. 1-ickei.ng (1). • lthc.de Island (single comb): C..S. Huno (1), Mrs. I. AV. Lovelock (1), f. !■;.• loirvw (1), AV. F. Stent (.1). Seliins TT ola * E ff- : Stewart and Umlsperg (2) C. b. Hunt (1 j. Ducks: Stewart and Landsperg (-L -• S Hunt U), C. E. AVarburton (I), F. G. Bishop (1).

The following were the winners in the pigeon classes: Working homers— J. Dale(2), L. V. Dahl (3), A. Law (7), It. J. Moverley (a), AV. E. Griffiths (3). It. S. Hosking (5), J. ][. Clark (1), Jl. D. Hughes (1), ]■:. G. Vugrlicn- (1), A. Beattio (1). Fancy pigeons-\V. J. Wilkins (6), I' , . Goodacre (4), H. E. L. Peat (•)).

'I'ho winners in the canary classes were: AV. Inlq/eii (G), J. Simpson (9), C. Denny (12), if. AV. Munro (3), J, A. Johnson -(4), J. H. liflbineon (1), W. Sampson (i), B. Bailey (2|, F. E. Murray (1). TRADE EXHIBITS (Published by Arrangement.} THE SAVING'OP"CHILD LIFE. SOME APPALLING FIGURES. Tho world to-day is rapidly waking up to the necessity of making an effort to ond tho present appalling waste of child life. The falling birth-rate in soino ports of the United Kingdom i& lower than in France. Fifty years a 4 !O tho birth-rate of The United Kingdom was 35 per 1000 of the population, but as figures prove, thero were 100,000 fewer babies in 1915 than in 1814, and in 191G -29,000 fewer than, in.l<lls. The excess of ■births over deaths in the United Kingdom in 1915 waa only 262,201, therefore it will be seen that it is only a matter of time until our race is supplanted by another, unless the problem is grappled with promptly. Anothci* astounding fact is that in 11115 95,W)S infante died, and wore buried in the United Kingdom before attaining the age of one year. Experts admit that inlant mortality night be greatly reduced by*proper feeding, and very little clear thinking is required to enable us to decide what steps should be taken to inertaso both tne health and wealth of the Empire. Obviously to start with, every effort should be> made to save infant life, and to iear, in tho difficult years before us, the largest possible number of children, l:kely in due time to develop into efficient and patriotic citizens. We have time and again been reminded that Hie man who make 3 two blades of gross grow where only one- grew before it a public beiiefactor. but no benedictions have yet been showered on health* visitors and others who,'by saving imaht .life, are doing something to meet our huge war losses. In this connection wo would like to direct the attention of all concerned to the need of a pure ami.reliable u.ilk supply, particularly in the larger centres of population, where very often the lacteal iiuid is many hours old before reaching tho consumer, and totally unfit fur child consumption. , .It is■ interesting to road what Professor Houston has to say in a paper read by hiin before the JJutter Control Commission at Homo in 1917. The scarcity of milk, he says, during thu winter months, gets dangerously low in many towns and cities, and this prolonged shortage forces public -aUralioi: upon the utility of dried milk as a substitute for fresh milk, especially for infant feeding. Medical authorities on nygleuic milk assert that dried milk propeny prepared is not in any nay inferior.to fresh milk taken direct from the pail. Many fiiimples of , dried milks were submitted to Professor Houston for analysis and report, and hs goes on to suy that the brand known as Glaxo came nearest to the type-which, in his judgment, could be taken as the .standard. When all tho emulsions were critically compared, this tjpe of preparation lias an appearance and tusto nioro closely reseiubliug boiled fresh milk than any other samples submitted to him. In this country, where summer and winter milk supplies differ so widely in quantity, dried inilk offered a means of eiiiialhsing its fcapsonable distribution.

, Glaxo, as manufactured l>y Messrs. Joseph Nathan and Company, Ltd;,- has also'been pioiiounced by. doctois and other experts to be an admirable, infant'food, 1 entirely freed in its i-rocsesa , | of. manufacture from all deleterious and poisonous substances, and so closely resembling -mother's milk as to make it a more reliable and nourishing substitute than even freshly-drawn cows' milk. Visitors to the show will be able to test the quality of Ultixo, for Messrs. Nathan and Co. arc making an extensive display of this famous brand .of dried milk, which should bo utilised by every famiiy resident in cities and towns'where the alleged fresh milk supply cannot at any season of the year be relief upun, especially for infant feeding. Glaxo is now obtainable in every town and district in New Zealand. It ,is inanui'acfactured solely by Messrs.' Joseph Kathan and Co., Ltd., at Bunny Ihorpe, Tp'Arolia, Hamilton, Hawko'e Bay. and in all He more important dairying centres of he'vr. Zealand, and tlio firm, in order to iiroduce a sound, wholesome, honest product, insists on all suppliers exercising extreme care in their milking- operations. Strict supervision'is exercised in this respect. For the manufacture of Waxo, the milk must bo sweet, pure and unskimmed, and overy precaution taken to prevent bacterial contamination. Clean milking, immediate cooling, 'and '.arly delivery are threo, essentials that the firm's suppliers are compelled to observe. THE CLEVELAND TRACTOR. Much interest ii being evinced at tho show in connection with the practical demonstrations by Terry's, Ltd., of Feilding, of the Cleveland Tractor. It is a wonderful little machine in its way, and it caii be put to all sorts of uses on and about a farm. Designed on the "tank" principle) the Cleveland Tractor runs on ita own endless track, which conforms to the evenness of the soil. It does not mire or. pack the soil, its crowler-like traction surface enabling it to travel smoothly and easily over . wet ground, ditches,, and loose sand. It is almost impossible to capsize it. I'or fuel* it uses distillate, and can therefore be run very economically. Its main features are its adaptability to all classes of farm work, and the fact that it can turn in a twelvefoot circle (as the demonstrations on tlio showground amply disclosed). It is also interesting to note that the tractor does not pack the soil—in fact it exerts no heavier pressure to tho square inch of soil than the average iinui does in walking. A pulley projects from the front of tne tractor, eo illut in a few seconds it can be made to develop 20 h.p., which is generally conceded to be more than enough for the average stationary work. Ploughing, of course, is its speciality, and ih is a past-master in this connection on hillside work. It is designed with a low centre Of gravity ami with comparative groat length of traction surface, and thus lias considerable advantage over wheel-type tractors, which are liable to slip, slide or upset under conditions which the Cleveland will handle in an. effective manner. At the drawbar it delivers 12 h.p., and it weighs only 33001b. It is cnpable of performing light and delicate work, such its ploughing under fruit trees— equally as well as it can negotiate heavy clay land, • swamps, or rough, bush country. It eaves hoioes, and is an effective romedy to the shortage of labour problem. It is the product of tho Cleveland Works, Ohio, U.S.A., which fact puts the hall-mark.on it in point of durability and efficiency, and its cost, f.o.b. at the principal ports, is less than ,£ooo. Incidentally, it was designod by ltqllin White, the designer cf the famous "White" Trucks. Perry's, Ltd., Feilding, are tho Feilding and Bangitikei district agents, and they are at all times ready to give prospective purcliasorj a practical demonstration of this ideal general utility farm tractor.

THE BARNET GLASS RUBBER CO., j LTD. An exhibit that is universal in its interest to show- visitors is that of the Barnot Glass Rubber Co., Ltd. At their stand, just inside the main entrance to tho Machinery Hall Annexe, there is on display an assortment of rubber goods consisting of articles useful to tho farmer, motorist, cyclist, engineer, and gardener alike. Tho stall has been artistically decorated with arches and pillars of motor tyres, garden hosing, etc., and it would bo difficult for anyone to pass near without.noticing tho pleasing effect thus obtained. Conveyor and driving belting, motoring coats, and many other articles too Humorous to mention are also to bo seen, but tho exhibit which must bo of special interest to farmers is that of milking-machine rubbers and inflations. In thoso days, when the motto for every, one is "speed up and bo efficient," anything which stands for cleanliness and the saving of time and labour should bo examined by every man. who desires to "scrap" old methods and replace thorn with tho newer mechanical inventions now in vogue. The invention of most import to tho dairy farmer is tho milking machine, and anything which appertains to the working of these machines should claim his special attention. Owing, to the constant strain put upon the rubbers and inflations, it is essential that tho

milkinpr-machino owner should see that theso parts are made of, first-quality rubber and that only expert workmanship is used in their manufacture. The Barnet Glass Co., Ltd., can guarantee the rubber and they enn guarantee the workmanship. In fact, tlierc is no article on exhibition that is not of intense interest to (lie farmer. He needs tyres for his car or his cycle; ho needs an overcoat; ho needs belting for his machinery; and ho needs hosing for his vegetable garden. All these things ho can obtain, with an absolute guarantee of their soundness, from tho Barnet Glass Rubber Co.. Ltd., whoso representative at the Palmerston North Show will be pleased to answer all inquiries. Or should it bo inconvenient for intending patrons to visit the firm's-stand at the show there is the head oiiice at S5 Cashel Street West, Christchurch, and a branch at 9 Victoria Street, Auckland, where ' all communications or personal inquiries will be dealt with promptly and in a manner calculated to suit the taste of the most fastidious buyer. F. COOPER, LTD. .An exhibit that instantly arrests the attention of ehow visitors is.that of F. Cooper, Ltd., seedsmen, Wellington. Attractively arrnugecl in ascending rows, is a variety of roots, vegetables, seeds, and bird foods which would be hard to equal in its. splendid wealth of colouring, but which it would be impossible to equal ae a sample of seeds and produce that can be relied upon. F. Cooper, Ltd., have made it their very special study to supply their customers -with good Now Zealand-grown seeds, and this has been more than borne out by the fact that 50 iper cent, of tho first prize vegetable and root exhibits shown at the show have, been grown from seeds supplied by F. Cooper, Ltd. But the firm are not satisfied with such excellent testimony; they lmvo on view a number of seedlings, showing conclusively that Coopers seeds are seeds that grow. To tho farmer who is on the lookout for seeds for spring sowing this exhibit is most assuredly of immense value, for he actually sees the seeds in the three stages of "their growth. He is shown the seed before it is sown; after it has sent its shoot above the ground; and tlie finished product. What .better proof can be had that Cooper's seeds arc pre-eminent? Representatives of tho firm are in attendance at the stall, and will be pleased to give particulars lo intending clients. THE "WONDO" CLEANSER is an exhibit that no farmer or honseholder should fail to inspect. According to tho many excellent testimonials in the possession 'of the proprietors, Messrs. Newth and Muiir, Frankton, "Wondo" l\ae left soap and soda far behind in the cleansing of all glassware used in connection with milk testing, etc., and of milk separators, pining, and cream cans. Inspection is cordially invited at the "Wondo" stall in the Produce Hall, or tho proprietors will be pleased to attend to any inquiries addressed to them at Frankton.